Omawumi sat down for “Da Chat” with Zinnia, a show on HFtv Africa recently where she opened up about her career and personal life.
According Bellanaija.com cullage, Omawumi said on the show that she and the host have known each other since 2007.
She was asked tough questions about rumours – for example she mentioned an offensive rumour that “Omawumi’s daughter was fathered by her manager (not her husband)”, to which the singer responded “eww” and “God forbid”. She said she doesn’t like talking about it, but because it was Zinnia asking, she would be polite.
On the positive personal side, her daughter is turning 5 soon and that her husband is very supportive of her career.
She talked about working with the legendary Angelique Kidjo, and Dr Frabz.
The interview was going on well for about 15 minutes, until the interviewer asked her about an alleged smoking and drinking habit and how it affects her image as a role model, and Omawumi asked the host if she had personally witnessed such, before addressing it then walking off the interview set.
Omawumi said
Have you seen me smoking before?
Zinnia: No.
So why would you say that? Now you see me as an artiste. I am contributing what I can. I make music the way that I should. And I come here I honour your invitation. And you’re supposed to mean me well.
Do you mean me well?
Zinnia: Of course I do.
So why would you say something that you’re not sure about?
fast forward to the 13th minute of the interviewer.
fast forward to the 13th minute of the interviewer.
*Well well,talk about drama!
For all you know sef they might have planned it *side eyes*
Maybe it is the way the interviewer asked the question,I would asked in another way..She called Omawumi a role model and then tried to connect it to a vice that probably shames Nigerian women.
I totally understand why Omawumi walked out but she could have just told her she wasnt going to respond to the question,not walk out on an interview that would be shown to your fans worldwide.
Perhaps she could have asked her if she smokes and drinks and not use the word ''ROLE MODEL'' in that question.
I guess Omawumi just added herself to the 2016 controversial drama list?
What a pity that such a lovely interview ended up sadly.
*sipping champagne and bazzing with side eyes*
She weeds sef.
ReplyDeleteWaje weeds too.
Even Adaeze Yobo smokes.
Taa,shattap there my friend!! Waje weeds wetin? You better say what you know.I don't know Omawumi personally so can't vouch for her,but Waje I know well,and she does no such thing.
DeleteHahahaa......Stellz of life n u did agreat job transcribing. I watched it though and I absolutely love this Zinnia, she's good at her job but she sounded like a trouble maker, which one be "the real father of your child? And smoking and drinking? " I'm not judging anyone sha but omawunmi's reaction made me laff well, naa she go first smoke? Who doesn't in their industry? Were u trying to embarrass her or boost her career, were u expecting her to lie, when her children would grow up and see this later? The earlier we realise that these celebs have imperfect lives like normal people, the better for everyone
DeleteHmmmm
DeleteAs a celeb, before u come out to grant an interview u ought to expect the worst and be prepared
In as much as I understand omawumi's anger like she was brought out for ridicule or questioning over her bad behaviour, she sld have gone easy!!!
Her outburst shows she's guilty as charged! If I were her, would have said "Hmmm! M'sister I will be silent on that. They can continue their rumours. No offence to people that like to smoke or drink; have u seen me smoke?" once she says no; then u go "that's all on that".
With an answer like this, u said nothing!!! But this outburst; not nice!
omowumi confirmed it in 14.18.
Deleteshe said and I quote. 'you talk about my smoking and drinking to people'
but she could have just said she does not want to talk about that. The interviewer is supposed to play fair and ask questions people want to know about not ask you questions that you like and makes you happy
the question about your children's paternity did not tick you off, it's the one about your smoking..nonsense Abeg omowumi go and learn some manners and were you not thought as a child not to point fingera at people?? you are really rude
She should have just given an ambiguous answer like she did for the paternity question.
DeleteAdaeze yobo smokes too I be eye witness
DeleteThe interviewer no try. Because you know her, you have to make such statement? Is it not supposed to be a question and answer session? Wey Oma for give her hot slap and tell her say person no dey play with itsekiri blood and ekpoma breed. Nonsense
DeleteBut she will be cooking weeded pottage for TbillzZZ, abeg commot!
DeleteEndtime drug addicts.
Oh please, the interviewer was merely doing her job. What is "do u mean me well"? Whether Zinna can confirm that u do not smoke or drink, that is personal to Zinna and not the general public. And it is NOT zinna's job to go and help u convince ur fans that it's merely a rumour. It is incumbent on YOU, omawunmi to use that ur mouth to set the damn record straight on a public platform such as this. So wtf? Abeg I don't see anything wrong in what she's been asked. She's just being irascible. she wanted glossed over questions or what? Abegggg
DeleteIndont see her as hot tempered. Aint wasting my mb for that. I watched Tiwa's trad wedding video tgis morning and Ibreally feel sad. What will make 2 people that seemed to be so much in love just 2 years ago now throwing daggers at each other?
ReplyDeleteThe only answer I can think of is definitely the work of the devil.
Omawunmi is hot tempered, she dey quick flare up.
DeleteSuprised much!
DeleteTypical of warri people. Plus their bad mouth
DeleteWhat's up with "you mean me well"???
DeleteSweet Mother, there's a thin line between love and hate.
DeleteAnd yes, Omawumi us hot tempered.
*is
DeleteVery awkward repertoire.
Delete"Do u mean me well"? Torrr.
Zinna was so composed after Omawunmi's unneccessary outburst. I give it to her 👌👌👌👌
ReplyDeleteI wonder when Oma stopped smoking because she used to smoke like arrghhhhhh. All that drama wasnt necessary. She should have just said "I used to but not anymore". Oh well! 2016 everyone is trying to be in the news by all means.
928 comment 2016
You are right, Default smile.
DeleteThere are ways to answer questions and no one would have minded if she even answered rudely, as she is human
But walking out? She no try.
Someone else should have interviewed her. Omawunmi wasn't seeing a journalist.....she was seeing her friend attacking her with coded beef.
ReplyDeleteI think so too,I think that was d issue @ hand not really d question asked.
DeleteExactly. Somebody else would have interviewed Tiwa Savage too because Azuka Ogujiuba is also someone's Baby Mama, she got swallowed in the whole drama, she is one of the edible caterers in Lagos.
DeleteI agree..
DeleteU are right!
DeleteI even forgot she said they've been friends since 2007
The babe has hidden grudges for her #truth#
Too many honour honour talk. Na she be first to smoke?
Delete2016,and the drama keeps rolling. But she shouldn't have walked away
ReplyDeleteOh well..the drama continues
ReplyDeleteOma looks to me like someone who'll have a foul temper! She dey always Para, in one interview she talked about how she doesn't hesitate to slap someone that upsets her! Make she take am easy biko
ReplyDeleteI think she has actually slapped a photographer for snapping her without permission
DeleteOmawummi is too real to plan such, but if she did i will be very disappointed in her.. She no need am. Cant play the video.
ReplyDeleteOh my!!!..she overreacted
ReplyDeleteOmawunmi,obviously, does not give a damn on whose ox is gored. I watched the interview and I also agree Omawunmi should not have walked away, but then, it is what it is.
ReplyDeletewhat it it? Madam gorimapa
DeleteHmmm 11.01!
DeleteGuess u need to bury ur head in shame when u come back here and see who the real olodo is
Smh
Do you know what gorimapa means?
DeleteAnonymous 11:01, just because you know her doesn't give you a right to yarn dust under her comment
DeleteC'mon she shouldn't have walked out like that na.
ReplyDeleteShe obviously smokes and drinks..her response was just too defensive
DeleteI get why she walked away. She's a married woman so this makes her look bad not only in front of her husband but her in-laws and this is africa. And she probably felt since the host had known for a long time she didn't expect that question. Even abroad, when hosts are interviewing their friends, they go easy on them. The babe should have asked the question in a Better way
ReplyDeleteTrue jare, dis kain question fit scatter marriage biko
DeleteU are right!
DeleteThey should ask her questions that will portray her in a better way YET she was cooking food for another woman's husband (and probably gossiping her) does that portray the other woman as good?
DeleteLet her get the hell away! She and her husband put that whole nonsense inside Tbillzzz, and made him feel like his wife is the worst. Oya nauuuuu, model wife! Keep cooking weed for Tbillz!
Lol!
ReplyDeleteNothing person no go see for this country...
Stella..don't cause more drama ooo..so funny jare.d question is so embarrasin now and even d way she asked omowunmi sef bad gan
ReplyDeleteMc pinky
The interviewer was looking embarrassed, choi. Omawumi was really vexed. I guess she is more disappointed, not vexed.
ReplyDeleteWhich kind question be DAT?
ReplyDelete2016 is officially a dramatic year.
ReplyDeleteNa person wey guity dey vex like that, omawunmi the igbo smoker I hail madam!!! Ashes been smoking igbo from her epkoma days, that's not a rumor it's a fact. Seems she has trouble expressing herself, role model question she would have just gone straight to the ponit
ReplyDeleteThank you Jare.
DeleteIf she wasn't guilty, she will laugh it off and say she doesn't indulge in any of those vices or oh I used to but not anymore.
I tire o
DeleteIt's possible she has been smoking right from Uni days. So what? If she likes to smoke let her be. You hear say her children fail drug test? She has said it clearly that her personal life isn't anyone's business. Her music and positive impact should be. The interviewer should have looked for a substitute question to ask after hearing that comment. She talk say make nobody put her for pastor work. Shikena!!
DeleteYou want her to say no? So that interviewer would ask her why people are saying the rumors? Or the interviewer will throw another bullet at her? Or you want her to say yes?So her Inlaws and kids will see? She's not the first person to walk out on an interview. If she felt harassed, it's best she walks out.
I don't know if am wrong ooo...this omowunmi english sef neva grind well.d tin just be like when an igbo man is talking
ReplyDeleteMc pinky
Thunder fire your left nyash *longhiss* only your left nyash ooo. Igbo pple chop something wey dey dem keep for you? Anumanu.
DeleteDat interviewer is a bitch. She didnt ask omawunmi if she drinks or smokes. She said and i quote that "for someone who is supposed 2 be a role model but drinks and smokes, how do you keep that away from your kids" wtf? That wasnt a question, that was a conclusion. Highly unprofessional. Stella talk true for once, oma was supposed 2 slap that bitch. Shes an enemy of omawunmis progress indeed. Thunder fire her there
ReplyDeleteAll the way girl..
DeleteThank you o. E reach to vex
DeleteGBam! I for slap am!
DeleteThat's what I was about to say. It wasn't a question, it was a conclusion. Very tacky and rude.
DeleteThe interviewer no try but my dear,two wrongs don't make a right. A stupid question deserves a stupid answer,the interview continues n life goes on. Walking out was so wrong #still like Omawunmi sha
DeleteI still love omawunmi, she's in a class of her own
ReplyDeleteWe've known this person for over 8years and you know the answers to some questions, WHY then ask ? Good thing she walked out.
ReplyDeleteIs she the public? Even if she knows her personally, is that enough to inform the entire nation? I don't understand ooo
DeleteOn another note, the interviewer was annoying. Her questions/accusations seemed like she had issues with omawunmi before. Unprofessional just like tiwas interviewer. Seeemed to me like she was making a statement more than asking a question
ReplyDeleteThank u! Those were statements n not questions. Why say rumours / clear d air when you already concluded they were true?
DeleteShe finally gets to make the news since she stopped recording hits
ReplyDeleteIt's all show business
Hahahahahahahahahahahaha...
Signs of menopause!...
ReplyDeleteKwakwakwakwa...
Why won't she get angry when she is short and approaching menopause?...and yes Omawumi smokes!...I have seen her in a club before doing the do!...
Mtcheewww...
I like her music though but I don't like her personality!...
Na your club member we know una group
DeleteApproaching menopause?? Really? Was that really necessary? How would you feel if you're told in your early thirties that you're approaching menopause? Haba. The things you guys type all in the name of making comments are just too mean. These people are human too.
DeleteThis bastard anonymous 8:36, as dull as you are you always think you have a voice. Always talking shit. Ebi halitosis, smellos oshi
DeleteAgbero will never leave ur body this woman. That's why is a rumour u are supposed to be a celebrity and get used to all manner of questions thrown at u but no d warri blood won't let u be great.U fit dey beat ur hubby for house as u dey so
ReplyDeleteShut up u dis she- goat !so being a celebrity means she is super- human that doesn't feel hurt or pain abi?
DeleteJayniffah oh! How I hate that name when u get home u call ur mother a she goat that's if u got one. Ezibida!
DeleteNa wah o!
ReplyDeleteI guess every celebrity is scared that the next scandal will have their name on it.
As a result, most of them have become very touchy, and over react at the slightest thing.
Since she could address the rumour about her child's paternity, I don't quite understand why she flared up at the smoking question.
Even if it pissed her off, she would have just pleaded the Fifth, and handled the rest of the interview diplomatically.
Who handles these people's PR ish sef?
I saw the video yesterday. As she walked out, she told the lady, 'and you must publish it o'.
Rude, rude, rude.
Yeah, you're all human beings, but this is the life you signed up for.
People will always have something to say about public figures, but it's the way you handle it that matters.
Not like it was an Internet troll she went off on. That, I would have understood.
I hope she doesn't come out to address this rumour tomorrow, because that will be defeating the purpose of yesterday's behaviour, and honestly, it's going to look silly.
Meanwhile, yesterday was the first time I was hearing that she allegedly smokes o.
Still love her voice and music though. Her personal life is her business.
#WhiteDiamondOut
Azzin eh..never knew or heard before that she smokes..but with the way she replied I am a believer. I understand that her friend shouldn't have asked like that,and as a normal human being She got angry, but she is a celebrity and should learn to respond to things like these with finesse.
DeleteU are too intelligent... Everything u said is 100% gbam!
DeleteCorrect
DeleteUgly diamond u are officially stupid.....go back and watch before going here to comment....,omawunmi saw malice in her question.....as an interviewer you throw open ended questions but you don't accuse your guest....she was so unprofessional
DeleteDrama queen, if she's not proud of smoking then she should quit, ugly woman, I no even know wetin she dey sing sef.
ReplyDeleteWetin you know anonymous 8:44? Baggy beggy, you sef dey talk???
DeleteOmawumi you too hot shaaa dey cool down small..
ReplyDeleteWow, this is not nice, they should at least have warned her they were going to ask that question before the tape began to roll. Anyway, personally i think its no one's business- she is an adult after all.
ReplyDeleteWell I don't think bringing her private life out in the open was necessary besides the interview was to boost her not bring her down. I saw d video and zinnia didn't say her alleged drinking and smoking habit. Besides who doesn't drink and smoke in that industry.
ReplyDeleteChoi! I love omawumi scarra! Gave it to the presenter hot! So much for being friends!
ReplyDeleteWhere I expected her to get angry was the question about the paternity of her child, not cool at all. Well it is what it is. I love her still.
ReplyDeleteI wished they warned her of such a question before the interview, anyway i think its her business. She is after all an adult.
ReplyDeleteWhere I expected her to be angry was the question about the paternity of her child, not cool at all. Well it I what it is. I love her still
ReplyDeleteOmawumi smokes fire lol drinks like fish .
ReplyDeleteDo u know her so well?
DeleteOmawunmi was wrong, answer d question nd not walk away, lots of artiste have been asked worse questions
ReplyDeleteI don't know what to say about this I am kind of indifferent but it made me laugh so much.
ReplyDelete@when see said person go just dey them go give am pastor work way e no ask for 😂😂😂😂😂😂 about being a role model.
And the way she finished the interviewer and used her word (digging)against her.
I can't say if she did well by walking away.
I think she over reacted.
Hehehe..That Pastor part was so funny lol.
DeletePlus she saidand you must published it oh 😂😂😂
ReplyDeleteE bi like sey na chain smoker she be o.for to just vex like that. Hahahaha
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ReplyDeleteOmawummi obviously smoked something before the interview...nobody needs to see you smoke that's why it is a rumour. A simple no would have been enough to debunk the allegation, her walking out from a live interview and being extra defensive shows that there's a truth to the rumour. Was quite impressed with the host she remained calm and unruffled. By the way that phrase "do you mean me well" doesn't sound right!
ReplyDeleteThis obviously is the generals wife
DeleteKeep hyping yourself bored fake house wife. Your so dumb that is why your own comment comes right after your supposed lover.
Delete11:01 keep counting with us. This will be her 5th ID along with Anonymous? Lol, teddy, mystique someone give this woman a small business to manage
DeleteUna no get work oh, too many jobless haters everywhere
DeleteDunno but i kinda didnt expect this behaviour from Omawunmi.
ReplyDeleteTotally unprofessional!
Self Control Oma Wonder.
I mean u could have handled dis very well nd turned it around.
What about saying " Oh yea,I drink.I am a social drinker but not a fish like u insinuated.And smoking? Oh no.I don't go there.Just not my thing.
Simple! U didn't have to go on the attack.."Have u seen me drinking before?"
U didn't want to be seen as one who drinks and smokes but my dear u ended up making the audience believe u May actually be a Fish and a CHimney.
The Guilty are sometimes afraid u know.
LOL
Lol
DeleteYes totally unprofessional. She walking means she is guilty. And I am a fan. Smh.
DeleteNice one
DeleteThis coincidence is so much of a coincidence. You know what I mean
DeleteThe general's wife,keep deceiving yourself o!you have more than 5id's on this blog
DeleteHmmmm......not nice omawunmi, not nice at all.
ReplyDeleteIt's guilty conscience that's worrying her.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm......not nice omawunmi, not nice at all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shameful thing to do. We are waiting for her robust respond.
ReplyDeleteTBlizz, see your role model!!
ReplyDeleteThe lady said its a rumor and Omawumi was the only one that could say it the way it is..She just confirmed the rumor by being defensive.She should have just skipped the question or laugh it off.what was she expecting to be asked?What she ate for breakfast Abi! Birdman wanna be "put a respek on my name" Nigerian Celebs with their holy holy attitude are bunch of hypocrites.Rihanna smokes and drinks in public and she still has fans.For the interviewer,that's part of her we are not even interested in knowing because even if she doesn't smoke or drink,we would still assume she does because of the industry so that doesn't concern us..Uche onishe ,face your work.Publish it o...Lmaoo
ReplyDeleteCan watch the video. Someone should narrate her gestures n the interviewer's facial expression
ReplyDeleteShe was just shouting "do u mean me well..no,no no tell me,do u mean me well..d interviewer was still saying it's a rumour and I want u to address it to d listening audience. Oma now said wait ooo...have u seen me smoke,so how can I address a rumour when u have not seen me(that's d laughable part because in oma's world,an interviewer must see her doing something before asking. She wish!) Then she goes off again..are u promoting me or are u bringing me down and again with d 'do u mean me well?'.She now stood up like a proper waffi babe and shouted publish it oo as she made for d door...guilty as charged!
DeleteLmao, dis ur narrative bad gaan
DeleteWho their Interview help?
ReplyDeleteIsn't it obvious that she drank and smoked before coming there.
ReplyDeleteSee how ugly she is,this lady use to he so nice and calm all of a sudden became very rude and ugly with her long mouth.
From the beginning of the interview she was rude and gibijf attitude I guess BC she saw the interviewer was a young lady thus, she rubbished her but end u making a fool of her self.
Very simple no I dont smoke haba now have u seen me smoking.(no)
So I don't smoke don't listen to rumors that ended it.
But see how she made a big deal out of it and took it personal,I thought she was educated.
Brought her razzess out.abeg make she go die like her career Na she first marry?
Na jealousy dey worry you mumu
DeleteRolex chick, dang! Your comment cracked me up.
DeleteCalm down abeg.
Long mouth? Hehehehe!
Reminds me of that mouse.
Asin or so, that smells bad.
Na wa. She should have just answered the question n cleared the air. She made herself appear to be a shamed addict.
ReplyDeleteShe could have just answered yes or no. What kind of Bush behaviour are we getting from our celebrities these days sef? What does she expect from an interviewer? Simple questions or. She can answer the one about her baby daddy so what's d big deal about smoking. Maybe shit dey worry her and she needed excuse to zap to the loo. Mchewwwwwwwwwww
DeleteLol,stella ooooo wow ur husband will b enjoying u oooo with all this ur funny attitude
ReplyDeleteWalking out on people is rude. Asking stupid questions too is rude.
ReplyDeleteAnyway na rude rude cause this one
Haba,omawunmi was even polite enough to continue the interview after the first silly question she asked her about her husband not being the father of her first daughter #AppleofGod'seye#
ReplyDeleteHaba,omawunmi was even polite enough to continue the interview after the first silly question she asked her about her husband not being the father of her first daughter #AppleofGod'seye#
ReplyDeleteI'm disappointed in you omowumi is a shame you can answer simple question yes or no
ReplyDeleteshe should have just answered the question than walking out on Zinna..To me i think that was rude.As a celebrity people must talk about you either negative or positive.its now left for you to correct them.
ReplyDeleteRain
Lolz..Stella with her old granny advice.
ReplyDeleteY she dey act here as if is not true ,she does drink n smoke alot# weeds# Chelsea in warri/edjeba who nor knw u but level done change no more Chelsea but she fit don change sha since she is married
ReplyDeleteLol. She doesn't av to be rude nau
ReplyDeleteWho is she and why she wan form drama.
ReplyDeleteStella nawa for you oo
ReplyDeleteAll celeb acting tough... No one wantvto take "rubbish" anymore... HMMM
ReplyDelete#SDK BLOG BOO
Drama everywhere!
ReplyDeleteOmawumi next time close your legs to small boys your daughter will forever remind people of your philandering past. About smoking and drinking Zinnia would have asked her how many business deals she lost in the last 2 years when the reps from companies met her in a drunken state or if she ever had sex with unknown faces in a club in a state of stupor. The one of smoking is a lie. Big lie. Young woman change your ways and stop falling inside gutter and disgracing your family, your friends don taya
ReplyDeleteWorld people.
DeleteHater oshi!!!! Bad belle! Y hide under anonymous to run your diarrhoea, cancer ridden , elastic mouth.Stupid liar!
Delete@shakitibaby yesss ? We are here
DeleteWhat's wrong with this bitch?
ReplyDeleteShe always talk and appear rude all the time.
It's a simple question,yes or no?
Idiot!
Yemi Alade with her yeye songs don push her aside,make she still dey form
Why should the interviewer ask such a silly question. It's her life and not anyone else's business. It's like being asked 'there are allegations that you love anal sex and as a role model it affects your public image' WTF!!!! Interviewers should learn to ask questions that will not cause controversy or phrase their questions properly. Shey na crime to smoke and drink? Abi, na because she be woman???
ReplyDeleteExpect any question to be thrown at you during an interview. A simple "no, I don't smoke" would have been just fine. Besides, I don't see anything wrong in that question. That was rude Omawonder. I love you still tho...
ReplyDeleteOmowumi doesn't take nonsense however she should have just answer her as polite just the way she handled the daughter's issue, on a second thought it's not what you say, it's how you say it. From the little I watched yesterday, it was obvious the interviewer was out to no good, if for nothing for the long years of " personal relationship".
ReplyDeleteThat's journalist for you. They want to press you go say things. Even sitting Presidents are not an exception. It's the way you respond that matter as a public figure.
DeleteEnd time theatrics
ReplyDeleteShe sef wan pull rkelly stunt on us...local smelly pussy celeb
ReplyDeleteOmawunmi shatap the breaking news years back was that you dont know who the father of your baby is, forget this your fake marriage with Tosin, na wash. You drink, smoke and party wild senior lesbo. Every woman with K-leg has stupid vices una full this blog led by Queen Linda boss of blog make una go straight una leg and pray to God
ReplyDeleteAnon 10:07 gbam!Even d blog owner follow join
DeleteNo time for nonsense.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure what to believe but I think the interviewer is crass, classless and looks unprofessional , even with her closing remarks and pls correct me if I am wrong, I thought the standard most times abroad is to give people a format before actually interviewing them
ReplyDeleteNawa ooooooh
ReplyDeleteNa this kind girl dey 4 bring to interview tiwa
All this untrained nigeria celebrities sef...local people
ReplyDeleteHahaha... Drama everywhere
ReplyDeleteOmawumi dey smoke Igbo, she dey drink like fish..... Confirmed. We grew up together opposite Nana college warri, if u know her for ekpoma u go know this..... Anyways weed gave her inspiration to be a star....Stella post my comment o...
ReplyDeleteBut If she doesn't drink and smoke why e pain her like that?
ReplyDeleteThe interviewer should go dig and find the answer to a rumor before coming back to ask her? That's a ridiculous thing to say! Its a rumor isn't that enough reason to answer the damn question? Haha... Oma fall hand o. With all the power wey she take do the interview. SMH. Did she agree her daughter isn't her husband's? I didn't get that part.
*msFerragamo
Oh shut up Omawunmi. You do smoke and drink welllllll and yes your friends talk about it a lot. Why are you pretending and forming saint on TV. Mumu girl
ReplyDeleteOmawumi is arrogant, why walk out of interview. Not a fan anyways.
ReplyDeleteThis is serious! She could have simply seized the opportunity to clear the air na.
ReplyDeleteOmawumni acted badly. If someone accuse you of smoking and drinking why can't you defend yourself if you're not guilty. Did walking away from the question resolve the issue? No of course. Her action only put her in a bad position. Our so called celebs SMH, being a star is one thing, handling stardom is something else.
ReplyDeleteShe won't walk away if that question was thrown at her by CNN or Al Jazeera news.
I believe she drink and smoke which is nobody's business reason she got agitated. The interviewer did a brilliant work.
You believe she smoke and drink? Itibolibo
DeleteYes the interviewer did a brilliant job. I am still a fan sha. Omawumi you did not handle this well. You came across as a very arrogant and rude woman. Please apologize to the interviewer.#yourfan
DeleteGbam
DeleteSterra the champagne go fit reach my side make I perceive small.
ReplyDeleteNdi intavu.
What a Stupid question. Has she been caught smoking before?
ReplyDeleteSince she couldn't pin any scandal to her,she brought smoking and drinking. Yeye interviewer.
Omawunmi, Abeg spare us the attitude and grags.
ReplyDeleteit is an interview, you are an artist, you make money from people listening to your music and all. so you cannot expect the interviewer to ask you questions that suit you and paint you in the best light. Nobody is perfect and all that familiarity you were doing with her ...you have known as since 1942 is nonsense.
the interviewer is only doing her job, you should have responded in a humble manner or just said you were not aware of such rumours and would not want to talk about such please. Omawunmi, you are extremely rude, and all that pointing fingers at the interviewer, you have no manners. Do you not know that you are not supposed to point fingers at people?
how crass. Used to like you but not anymore. Your are so full of yourself, abeggggggggggg That interviewer deserves an immediate apology from you...nonsense.
Abeg go and tend to your husband and kids and keep cooking home made food for your husband's paddy Tbillz.
Take a chill pill girl frustration kills, no be omawunmi cause your problem. Fool
Deletewhat is wrong with this idiotic anon 11.09 calling someone else a fool.
Deleteyou sound so daft. Go and hide please.
RESPEK OMAWONDER
ReplyDeleteuncle babs please go and hide ya self abeg
DeleteTruth be told ,this interviewer nor sabi...her gra gra sef too much....all this charge and bail presenters,hian
ReplyDeletePlease and please. .. im sure she felt insulted and that was why she walked out. She is a celebrity and also a human being, we all cnt expect her to be of good attitude and in a good mood all the time. Pls give her a break u all, role model or not, she is first a person.
ReplyDeletePs: am nt a fan though
whatever mehn
ReplyDeleteKELVIN(dat Edo boy_) where are u
Is it not the best platform for her to debunk such if it was a rumour ? Even if she smokes, she can still deny it in a diplomatic way as a role model to many young Nigerians that look up to her.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, we all react different ways to things.
No o, OMA was nice! I'd have slapped the interviewer. The questions were are coded shades and you say they've known each other for long? No meaningful questions. How'd my friend make a statement about d paternity of my child on national TV n ask me to address it in the guise of a rumour?
ReplyDeleteYou don't tell me something is a rumour but go ahead to ask how I keep it away from my kids( questioned parentage) and how it affects me as a role model. That is no more a rumor. You already confirmed that I do those things,the only questions therein were how I kept it away from my kids n how it affects meas a role model and you call yourself my friend. Yea rright! Then in her round up,she talked about truth staring one in the face....why then did she hide under the rumor guise if she knew they were truths? Zinnia needs to be schooled on how to ask questions.
thank you, Ivory. see major shae. outright attack sef.. or did she think Omawunmi wont notice?
Deleteim sure most people commenting didnt even watch the video. the interviewer made a 'statement of fact', then added a totally ridiculous question to it. i would've asked her how she's keeping hers away from her kids too seeing as we smoke and drink together..mschewwwww
all these unprofessional people claiming to be journalists
So they couldn't ask her about her music. They couldn't ask her thoughts on marriage. Heck, they could have even asked her about Teebliz commendation that she cooks for him and what she knows about their marriage.
ReplyDeleteThey left all the juicy gist to ask only to ask irrelevant questions about smoking and drinking. They had to even question the paternity of her kid?
Oma, you are a better woman than i am. I would have slapped the hell out of that amateur interviewer. Next time, she will do a crash course on journalism ethics and standards. Self control my ass, this is pure shaming.
KING XOXO MYSTERY
Common,they asked her about her music...
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Did the queen and boss just shade xoxo mystery. I like!
DeleteOMAWUNMI abeg take tins easy oo
ReplyDeleteEndtime stupid question.
ReplyDeleteEndtime stupid question.
ReplyDeleteEven if she smokes or not, that zinna girl no be better friend atall.
ReplyDeleteSomeone said Omawumi is her 'row modem'.
ReplyDeleteLol. Nigerian graduates the English they type is shocking
DeleteTBillz cook, lol.
ReplyDeleteI am not even bothered about the smoking/drinking issue.
My concern is of questioning her daughters paternity. Whether true/false that is wrong. And I even expected its on that question she will get angry.
I mean her daughter shld be like 5 or so now, what happens when she cums across such interview. Coming from a so called mummy's friend.
If I were Omowunmi my friendship abi na acquaintance with dat girl is as good as gone.
I don't know weda it was appropriate Omowunmi leaving. But I wld personally leave on anyone even saying weda its a rumour or not abt my childs paternity.
You all rooting for the artiste are ignorant numbskulls! Here, you have a buffoon without any form of PR savvy consenting to an interview which obviously would set her up for scrutiny, and she was ill-prepared. What was she expecting from the host, kisses and hugs? Is the interviewer on her payroll that she must ask her favourable questions? These are people that should lead by example; if you think the question is too personal, then wave it off and don't answer it, it's as simple as that.
ReplyDeleteThis interview is the best I've ever seen in this country ehich is full of all sorts of sychophants; the questions were clear and direct but the artist is an egotistic imbecile! Go on CNN, Sky News, Aljazeera and see how questions are asked once you subject yourself to scrutiny, who are you to dictate what questions to be thrown at you? This is why these stations are highly rated.I'm sick and tired of watching Nigerian interviewers that always caters to celebrities and politicians egos. This lady that conducted the interview is obviously intelligent and good at what she does. The artiste on the other hand, tries to sound smart but every cell in her body is plagued with the mumu virus, she could have brushed off the question and refer to it simply as a rumour, but instead, she punked out like an intoxicated chicken.
You just said it well anonymous 12.38.
DeleteJournalism is all about asking critical questions, random and deep questions, anyone who did radio/Tv/ journalism or media courses will tell you the interviewer did brilliant work and well spoken not a typical naija journalist.
I wish she did Tiwa interview.
They expect her to ask everyday Naija journalist questions like, how many kids you have? How marriage life? How do you see yourself in the industry in the next 5years and so on. I don't care if she smoke or drink but simple answer would save the situation.
God bless you.
DeleteFunny how Nigerians become sentimental when it comes to their favorite artists.
I mean, we all watch TV, movies and talk shows and see the hard questions thrown at celebrities but they answer with calm, poise and tact.
On camera, show class and confidence.
Off camera, you can decide to deal with the interviewer.
No one's the wiser.
Not disgrace yourself for the the world to see.
People have different opinions, deal with it and stop being so rude. Ignorant buffoons ko. She said something along the lines of 'You are regarded as a role model yet you smoke and drink. How do you keep this away from your kids' and you're praising her? In the saner climes you quoted up there, such a question would never be asked that way. It wasn't even a question, it was a statement of fact. If this interview happened elsewhere, she could be sued for slander.
DeleteYes she's Omawumi's friend but she could still have asked that question in a professional way. I don't think she was right to walk out but don't absolve the interviewer. She did a shoddy job.
God bless u. Did they not see how the interviewer on Aljazeera quizzed our dear president Buhari to the point that we could all see his anger? When he was put on the spot about his kids being able to get dollars abroad while other Nigerians are finding it hard to do same? That was a direct punch on an incumbent president and he maneuvered it.. albeit unsatisfactorily. So what the heck?
DeleteOmawunmi pulled a Joan Rivers!!
ReplyDeletenah today yansh dey back....we all know about d drinking and smoking nah....why dis drama?
ReplyDeleteStella, na which brand u dey bazz?
ReplyDeleteYou think Omawumi is rude? Then you have not met her sister Alero. That one is a baby mama, very fat and very rude. She was a receptionist in Shell, also drinks like a fish and virtually screwed all the men in Shell then. The day she was sacked,she couldn't believe it. All the men deserted her jejely!
ReplyDeleteGood for them
ReplyDeleteAm a bit confused on what to write but i will say something. For the interviewer, i dont think there's anything bad or insulting in the question she asked that could have aggravated omawumi's anger in dt manner, afterall the lady said its a rumour and she would like her to clear d air. The only condition to which she can be angry is when she has already discussed with the interviewer not to ask such questions. On omawumi's part,she knows shes a public figure so she shouldnt over react on issues like this. Me wey no be celeb if i dey smoke or not for the corner of my room, na who go see me. Shes suppose to clarify the issue, afterall there are two sides to every rumour or better still tell the interviewer u dont wanna talk abt it
ReplyDeletePersonal don't see any thing wrong with the question.it was harmless.it has been a controversy surrounding her and all she should have done was to respond and clear the air....not storm out of the interview. Where is then the role model.Its a pity...
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I see no reason interviewers would ask someone of something she is repented of more than a decade. That's annoying. She smoked in her university days in Ekpoma. Why drag her into her past? She should sue them for deformation of character. As a lawyer she knows what to do. Rubbish!
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ReplyDeleteWatching this video makes me feel bad for Omawunmi whose music I simply enjoy.
ReplyDeletePersonally, her walking away with so much steam is an act of guilt. She could have handled it with tact but the way she got angry just tells the world that she smokes and drinks which is not so grave. But come to think of it, that's her life and it only matters to the old mama's and papa's and all the other archaic people in Naija. Abroad, we no send. Celebrities dey smoke and chop weed anyhow. Abeg make she carry her yaga yaga afro hair waka.
The truth is that, there was a walking out case closed.
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